2000 Audi TT review from North America

Thermostat - replace this yourself if you can. Dealer will charge 4 hours worth @$90/hour. The part is $75. Learn to fix the car yourself and you'll save $$$. BUT the engine compartment is very tight, and you'll spend a lot of time trying to replace parts.

Mass air flow sensor - Common problem and it's $250. It'll cause decreased performance if not working up to par.

Brakes - This is maintenance; they were original when I bought the car at 98K.

Passenger door sensor failed - It doesn't recognize that the door is open, so dome lights never turn on nor does the window creep down when you open it (it's supposed to).

Oil changes will cost near $100, but extended intervals of 10,000km. Quattro-haldex system also needs oil changes every 25,000 @ $300.

Cooling system sucks, it will start to overheat in about 25 degrees C weather. It's considered to still be within operating range, thus not a concern to the dealership. Turn the A/C on and the radiator fans will kick in and bring the temps down. That's not normal to me...

Quattro on this car is very good, especially in snow. Buy the 225hp version because you'll always be looking for more power, even if you chip it. Some say just get the turbo upgrade, but as I said under the hood is so cramped, you don't want to mess with anything not broken.

The car is also really picky about being upgraded engine wise. I have several mods, and if your car is not running at 100%, those mods will make your car worse. Vacumm leaks or boost leaks will haunt you when trying to find them.

Great looking car, and I get comments all the time. The back seat is useless. Handles great though.